NOTE: Confirmation of dates will be available in the admissions documents from the host university; all UVA students must complete Tailored Term 1. The move-in date for on-campus accommodation is January 2. If nominated to this exchange, you must commit to or decline participation by September 30.

Year

2019-2020

01-MAR-2019

10-MAR-2019

15-AUG-2019

17-MAY-2020

NOTE: Confirmation of dates will be available in the admissions documents from the host university; all UVA students must complete Tailored Term 3 and Tailored Term 1. If nominated to this exchange, you must commit to or decline participation by March 15.

Fall Semester

2019

01-MAR-2019

10-MAR-2019

15-AUG-2019

15-DEC-2019

NOTE: Confirmation of dates will be available in the admissions documents from the host university; all UVA students must complete Tailored Term 3. If nominated to this exchange, you must commit to or decline participation by March 15.

UVA Exchange
University of New South Wales

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is one of the leading teaching and research universities in Australia. The University also enjoys the reputation of Australia's leading international university with the largest on-campus enrollment of international students and over 200 sister university partnerships around the world.

For four consecutive years, UNSW has been ranked as one of the top ten universities in the Asian region by Asiaweek magazine. UNSW is one of Australia's leading research universities and is home to a number of internationally recognized research developments in the fields of Quantum Computing, Photovoltaics, HIV Aids Research, Interactive Cinema and Polymer Chemistry.

Location

Sydney is the capital of New South Wales with a population of almost 5 million. The largest and oldest city in Australia, Sydney is a major industrial, business and trading center. An exciting, cosmopolitan city, Sydney offers many opportunities for entertainment, shopping and sightseeing, and is home to one of the largest and most spectacular harbors in the world, famous for the Harbor Bridge and the Opera House.

Academics

CurriculumCourse Catalog (2018)Study Planner (2019)UNSW3+ Tailored Term Courses
Students take one course in a 4-week intensive (see Tailored Term Courses list above), followed by three courses for the following term (see Course Catalog and Study Planner), for a total of four courses. This combination of intensive + regular term is called a Tailored Term. See below for calendar details.

Terms
Semester 1: early January - mid May
Semester 2: mid August - mid DecemberAcademic calendar (scroll down and click "UNSW3+: New Academic Calendar")
Note: Starting in 2019, UNSW is moving to a new calendar, called UNSW3+. UVA students on this exchange are required to take the "Tailored Term 1" (during UVA's Spring semester) and "Tailored Term 3" (during UVA's Fall semester) pathways.

Accommodation

Accommodation options include Residential Colleges, apartments and private rentals, with a range of catered and non-catered options that are on or off campus. For more information visit the UNSW Housing homepage. Accommodation through UNSW is not guaranteed, so students are encouraged to apply as early as possible, to include multiple options on their application, and to concurrently apply for the affiliated Colleges and Apartments.

International Student Homepage

Cost

Students will pay their regular tuition rate and fees to UVA for the term they are on a UVA Exchange Program.

Students are additionally responsible for room and board, transportation, and personal expenses. Students will pay the host institution or make their own arrangements for accommodations. Check the host institution web site for accommodation choices, cost, and application procedures.

Students are responsible for booking and paying for their own international airfare as well as researching and obtaining the necessary visa.

UVA students are required to purchase CISI emergency medical and accident insurance as well as the Australian Overseas Student Health Cover.

UNSW provides a breakdown of estimated costs here. The amount you actually spend will vary based on factors such as your housing type and personal spending habits.

Expected Expenses

UVA Tuition and Fees

Host institution Room and Board

International Airfare

CISI insurance

Australian Overseas Student Health Cover

Books and Supplies

Local Transportation

Passport and Visa

Personal Expenses

Accessibility

The University of Virginia believes in providing reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities on an individual basis. If you believe that you would require adjustments in order to fully participate in this program, please contact the Student Disability Access Center at 434-243-5180 as early as possible in order to begin this dialogue.

Passport and Visa

All participants will need a valid passport in order to participate in the program. Students must ensure that their passport is valid at least six months past the program return date. US passport holders will need a visa to participate in this program. All students must consult www.border.gov.au for information about visa and other entry requirements. International students should meet with their International Student Advisor in the International Studies Office as part of the application process.

Health and Safety Information

All students considering Education Abroad should consult the Students Abroad section of the U.S. Department of State’s web-based travel resources and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Traveler’s Health web resources to research health, safety, and security conditions; visa requirements; immunization requirements; and recommendations on staying healthy and safe in their target destination(s). Students should also carefully review the UVA Education Abroad Health & Safety Abroad web page. Parents and guardians are strongly advised to review all of these resources, as well. UVA students and visiting students enrolled in UVA Education Abroad programs are subject to the University of Virginia’s Policy on Student International Travel.

Students planning to travel with medications should carefully review the Australian Government's information about entering the country with medicines: www.tga.gov.au/entering-australia.